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Removal and Installation

Compressor And Magnetic Clutch:






REMOVAL

1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON FOR APPROX. 10 MINUTES
2. STOP ENGINE
3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY
4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

6. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both hoses.

NOTE: Cap the open fitting immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

7. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
8. REMOVE PS PUMP SET BOLTS

9. REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and compressor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL COMPRESSOR
a. Install the compressor with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 in.lbf)

b. Install the fan shroud.
c. Connect the connector.

2. CONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Connect the both hoses with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 in.lbf)

NOTE: Hose should be connected immediately after the caps have been removed.

HINT: Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the hoses.

3. INSTALL AND CHECK DRIVE BELT
4. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
5. INSTALL PS PUMP SET BOLTS

Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 in.lbf)

6. CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY
7. EVACUATE AIR FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
8. CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

Specified amount: 650 ± 50 g (22.92 ± 1.76 oz.)

9. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.